How long does ovulation last and when can I get pregnant?

An ever-present question among women who want to get pregnant is when their fertile days are and how long they last. Your doctor's advice will help you understand your ovulation pattern

The normal menstrual cycle lasts between 21 and 35 days. Ovulation occurs once during this period, but the possibility of conception exists for approximately 6 days.

Your fertile phase is of vital importance in pregnancy planning, Telegraph reports.

In order to have better information about conception and pregnancy, we are sharing some information with you.

How long does ovulation last?

A woman ovulates between 24 and 48 hours during each menstrual cycle. Ovulation occurs when more luteinizing hormone begins to be released, the follicle of Graft matures into an egg, and the egg cell ruptures and is released.

It reaches the uterus, where it can be fertilized and remains alive for a period of 24 to 48 hours.

A typical ovulation occurs once in each menstrual cycle.

When can I get pregnant?

It is important to know that this period is not the only one when you can get pregnant. Sperm can live up to five days in the female reproductive tract, so intercourse a few days before ovulation can lead to pregnancy.

If you are trying to have a baby, Dr. Polak suggests having intercourse as often as possible during those 6 days. "Many couples try to ovulate exactly, and then skip that fertile period," emphasizes the doctor.

Remember – the chances of getting pregnant are highest on the day of ovulation and three days before that.

When does ovulation occur?

Ovulation approximately occurs 14 days before menstruation. For example, a woman with an average cycle of 28 days will first ovulate on day 14, while the fertile period will be between 9 and 14 days.

If the cycle, for example, lasts 30 days, ovulation will first occur on the 16th day, so the fertile period will be from the 11th to the 16th. Of course, every woman ovulates differently, so you cannot rely to those numbers with one hundred percent certainty.

Can I ovulate more than once a month?

A woman ovulates once during her cycle. However, sometimes it happens that a woman releases more mature eggs during the ovulation period. If they are fertilized, a twin pregnancy can occur.

Also, there is the possibility that a woman will not ovulate at all – which is more common in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). You can't get pregnant if you're not ovulating, so it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about anything that's bothering you.

If after a year you are unable to conceive (or after six months if you are over 35), it is important to contact a professional. It takes an expert who will analyze your ovulation pattern thoroughly in order to help you conceive.

To roughly determine fertile days, take a look at ovulation calendar!

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